James vs Therese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Therese

Girl #2,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the island of Thera"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French German English Catholic Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,221
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tess, Terry, Tessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Therese Rank #2,221

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2221 for Therese.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Therese ___

  • Therese Marie
  • Therese Ann
  • Therese Louise
  • Therese Grace
  • Therese Elise
  • Therese Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Therese

Cecile Brigitte Colette Margot Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Therese more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Therese at #2221 in the United States.

What do James and Therese mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Therese means "from the island of Thera" (Greek origin).

Are James and Therese boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Therese is primarily a girl name.

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